Princess Royal Hospital, Grainger Drive, Apley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6TF

Pending TWC/2026/0269
Council
Date received
13 Apr 2026
Date validated
13 Apr 2026
Postcode
TF1 6TF

Description

Prior Approval application for the installation of 5,200 solar PV's to be installed on the roofs

8.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#14 of 282

Telford is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #8 out of 282. Only 11% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Telford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #119 of 282
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #153 of 282
104%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #8 of 282
11%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #5 of 282
80%
Minor dwellings approved
59 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
51 decided
593
Total decisions
58 refused in 2025